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Client:
wagamama
Location:
hemel hempstead, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Views:
3
Posted:
08.05.2025
Expiry Date:
22.06.2025
Job Description:
Senior Sous Chef | Full Time
At Wagamama, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate difference and appreciate personality over perfection — we call it be you, be wagamama. After three decades of acting differently, we continue our journey to nourish us all from bowl, to soul.
The Role
As a Senior Sous Chef, you’ll be an inspirational leader, creating a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support in coaching and developing your team to reach their potential while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.
What You Need To Do
* Focus on creating a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes. Prioritize nurturing and developing talent within your team, role-modeling a coaching culture.
* Ensure an excellent guest experience by maintaining high standards in food preparation, whether through your own efforts or by empowering your team with the necessary skills and mindset.
* Maintain spotless food, health, and safety standards in your kitchen. Understand the financial performance of a kitchen, including gross profit, stock control, and labour costs, and proactively spot opportunities.
* Build a coaching culture within your team, working with your head chef on recruitment and ongoing development. Foster personal and professional growth.
* Be a forward-thinking problem solver, able to think on your feet and make quick decisions.
What We Look For
* An experienced Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef leading a kitchen team, driving performance through positive behaviour in a fast-paced environment.
* A strong communicator who engages with consideration and care, ensuring your team feels heard and supported.
* Experience in maintaining high standards of food, health, safety, and understanding financial aspects like GP and stock control.
* Ability to manage labour costs and adapt to changing demands.
* An inspiring leader who motivates their team to flourish in their roles and careers.
* Passionate about creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and belongs.
* A proactive problem solver, able to make quick, effective decisions.
What’s In It For You
* Bonus scheme — up to £3,000 annually
* Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
* Share of tips (note: tips go directly to the team and vary by restaurant)
* Free food on shift from our menu, plus 50% off outside work to treat friends and family
* Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
* Be the first to try our new menus
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
* Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year
* Recognition as a nationwide Wok Star through our program
Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holidays, training, cycle-to-work schemes, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.
Be You, Be Wagamama
Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.
*Tips are at guests' discretion and are not guaranteed wages. 100% of tips go to our teams, but actual tips vary by restaurant.
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